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Latest Hybrid and electric cars product news
At the 2010 Paris Motor Show, Kia's compact and unique electric POP concept took centre stage and made its world premiere. The POP concept is designed by Kia's European design team under the direction of Peter Schreyer, Kia's Chief Design Officer, and Gregory Guillaume, Kia Europe's Chief Designer.
"A concept car like the POP could only have come from us," explains Gregory Guillaume. "Designers very rarely have the opportunity to start from a clean sheet of paper and it's great to be in a pos... [more]
All-electric vehicles are the only solution that puts affordable zero-emission motoring within the reach of all drivers. Renault is showcasing its range of affordable all-electric vehicles at the Paris Motor Show. In keeping with the brand's Renault eco2 policy in favour of the environment, the mass marketing of Renault Z.E. electric vehicles stands out as decisive progress.
As announced, the prices excluding the battery of the first two vehicles in the range which will go on sale from mid-20... [more]
Transport secretary, Philip Hammond, has confirmed that the ‘Plug-In Car Grant’, designed to stimulate demand for low carbon vehicles, will go ahead from January 2011.
Speaking at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) offices, Mr Hammond confirmed that from next year, motorists will be entitled to a ‘Plug-In Car Grant’ of up to £5,000 when buying an electric, plug-in hybrid or hydrogen fuel cell car, providing it meets safety, reliability, performance and warranty standards... [more]
Electric vehicles represent a clean-break solution aimed at making CO2 emissions-free mobility in use, except wear parts, available to all. In its bid to become the number one low CO2 European carmaker, Renault is working on two main fronts:
* the introduction of new technologies for internal combustion engines and transmissions,
* and a strong commitment to all-electric vehicles.
Renault estimates that electric vehicles will account for 10 per cent of the world market by 2020. The ... [more]
Europcar has pre-ordered 500 Renault electric vehicles for delivery in Europe’s largest cities from the 3rd quarter of 2011. Through a roll-out targeting its rental outlets in Europe’s largest cities, Europcar is set to offer its customers the new Renault Zero Emission range from 2011 in the European short-term rental market.
With electric vehicles, which produce zero emissions during use, Renault is preparing a breakthrough solution that provides sustainable mobility for all.
The four sho... [more]
Whilst electric hybrid systems have already been developed for bus applications and have demonstrated useful fuel savings, such chemical battery-based solutions add considerable weight and complexity, lead to increased whole-life costs due to regular battery replacement and also raise associated environmental and disposal issues. In contrast, mechanical hybrids have been shown to offer up to twice the efficiency of a typical battery-based electric hybrid system in a package that is half the siz... [more]
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